CIMT Army Heritage Uniforms - SSN2.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR

Army Heritage Uniforms Center for Initial Military Training (CIMT)

INTRODUCTION

The Mission and Installation Command (MICC) – Fort Eustis is issuing this source sought notice (SSN) as a means of conducting market research to identify potential businesses having an interest in, and the resources to fulfill, this requirement. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement should a procurement action follow.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)”. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR RFP, IF ANY IS ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT- WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE) IF APPLICABLE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.”

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The current Army history lessons contained within the Basic Combat Training (BCT) Program of Instruction (POI) require improvement to instill a sense of pride and personal identification as a US Army Soldier. US Army History taught in BCT was developed to be informative and relate context on US Army history to inform BCT Trainees on the Army’s rich heritage and lineage.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

MICC-Fort Eustis is seeking to determine industry capabilities to deliver complete sets (uniforms, weapons, equipment, accoutrements, etc.) of exceptional quality and authenticity – to include all product selection, design, fabrication, detailing, and production, etc.

All weapons, ammunition, grenades, etc. shall be non-firing replicas only. All items in the set shall be replicas of the authentic U.S. Army issued version, as applicable. Items which were not issued by the U.S. Army shall be an authentic representation of what was worn and equipped by soldiers in the field.

Items that work as a set (e.g., muskets and bayonets, or rifles and slings, etc.) shall be of an appropriate and authentic combination. All colors/patterns shall be authentic replicas of those worn by soldiers in the field.

CIMT anticipates purchasing 18 complete uniform sets for each war period. All sets are expected to be purchased in the extra-large size.

CIMT is seeking the complete uniform sets from seven wars. Please identify ANY and ALL items that your company is capable of providing, regardless of war period. Your response DOES NOT need to provide for all items, or any combination of items, in a particular war period to be considered for market research purposes.

It is anticipated that sets will include the following line items. This is NOT a complete, finalized list. Please suggest any recommended edits.

Revolutionary War

1. Linen shirt

2. Black linen neck cloth

3. Stockings

4. Regimental coat

5. Wool waistcoat

6. Gaitered trousers

7. Shoes (pair)

8. Cocked hat

9. Cartridge pouch

10. Bayonet sling

11. Musket sling

12. Whisk and pick set

13. Canteen

14. Canteen strap

15. Haversack

16. Blanket

17. Oil cloth ground cover

18. Knapsack

19. Mess Set (Tin cup, tin bowl, knife and spoon)

20. Musket

21. Bayonet

Civil War

1. Fed Issue shirt

2. Issue under draws

3. Socks

4. Trousers

5. Suspenders

6. Federal Issue Frock

7. Cap or Hat

8. Jefferson Bootees

9. M1861 Federal Issue Over Coat

10. Cartridge Box

11. Cartridge Box Sling

12. US Waist Belt

13. Bayonet Scabbard (P1855/62)

14. Cap Pouch (TBD)

15. Musket Sling

16. US Issue Canteen (P185)

17. P1851 Haversack

18. P1855 Knapsack

19. Mess set (Tin cup, tin bowl, knife and spoon)

20. M1861 or 1842 Musket

21. M1855 or M1842 Bayonet

World War 1

1. US 1916 Pattern Cotton Poplin Summer Shirt

2. Underwear

3. US Army Wool Socks

4. US M1912 Wool Enlisted Breeches

5. Suspenders or Waist belt

6. US M1912 Wool Enlisted Tunic

7. US Army M1910 Legging Wraps/ Putties

8. US Wool Enlisted Overseas Cap

9. M1917 Trench Boots or Marching Shoes

10. US M1907 Over Coat

11. US M1917 Rifle Cartridge Belt

12. 1907 Suspenders for Cartridge Belt

13. US M1910 Bayonet Scabbard

14. US M1907 Rifle Sling or US Kerr Rifle Sling

15. US M03 or P17 Replica Dummy Ammo in stripper clip

16. M1910 Canteen, cup and cover

17. M1910 Haversack and Pack Carrier

18. M1910 Haversack and Pack Tail

19. US M 1906 Bedding Blanket

20. US M1911 Poncho

21. US M1910 Shelter Tent

22. WW1 Identity Discs

23. M1912 First Aid Pouch and Packet

24. Army Issue Mess Kit and Cover M1910

25. US Army/English Model Gas Mask Respirator and Bag

26. US M1910 Entrenching Tool With Cover

27. M1917 Helmet

28. US M1903, P1917 or 1903 Lee-Enfield / Weapon Bayonet US M1 1903

World War 2

1. WW2 Issue Under Shirt

2. US M1937 Wool Shirt

3. US Army Issue Drawers

4. US Army Wool M1938 Trousers

5. US Army Waist Belt

6. US Army Wool Socks

7. US Issue Type 2 Service Shoes

8. US M1938 Parsons Field Jacket

9. US M1938 Canvas Leggings (dismounted)

10. US HBT Cap or Jeep cap

11. US M1939 Army Over Coat

12. US M1923 Cartridge Belt or M1936 pistol belt with M23 double pocket magazine pouches

13. US M1907 Rifle Sling or Carbine Sling

14. US M1936 Suspenders

15. US M1 Garand Replica Dummy Ammo Block and En Bloc

16. M1910 Canteen, cup and cover (WW2 modified)

17. M1942 First Aid Pouch and Packet

18. US M1928 Army Haversack and backpack

19. US M1910 Entrenching Tool With Cover

20. US M1941 Shelter 1/2 tent

21. US Early WW2 Army Poncho

22. US M1934 Army Blanket

23. WW2 Identity Tags

24. Army Issue Mess Kit M1932 w/ M1926 FS&K

25. M1 Steel Helmet

26. US M1 Garand Or M1 Carbine (Air Soft Replica, re worked)

27. Bayonet US M1 Garand

Korean War

1. OD T- Shirt

2. US HBT Shirt M1945

3. US Army Issue Drawers

4. US Trousers, HBT M1941or M1951 (or M65)

5. US Army Waist Belt

6. US Army Wool Socks

7. US M1943 or M1948 Service Shoes

8. US Army Ridge Way Cap or HBT

9. US M1951 Field Jacket

10. US M1923 Cartridge Belt or M1936 pistol belt with M23 double pocket magazine pouches in (OD #7 color)

11. US M1943 Rifle Sling or Carbine Sling OD # 7 color

12. US M1 Garand Replica Dummy Ammo Block and En Bloc (Xs 10)

13. M1910 Canteen, cup and cover (WW2 modified) 3rd Pattern (OD #7 color)

14. M1942 First Aid Pouch and Packet Transitional (OD #7 color)

15. US M1945 Backpack with Haversack

16. US M1941 Shelter 1/2 tent (2nd Pattern)

17. WW2 Army Poncho

18. US M1934 Army Blanket

19. Korean War Identity Tags

20. Army Issue Mess Kit M1941 w/ M1926 FS&K

21. M1 Steel Helmet Modified for Korean War

22. M43 Entrenching tool and cover

23. US M1 Garand or M1 Carbine (Air Soft Replica, re -worked)

24. Bayonet -US M1 Garand or M1 Carbine

25. Dummy Grenades (Xs 2)

Vietnam

1. Vietnam Style Tank Top or T-Shirt

2. US M64 Jungle Jacket

3. US Army Issue Drawers

4. US M64 Jungle Trousers

5. US Trouser Belt

6. US Army Wool Socks

7. Jungle "Panama" Style Sole Boots

8. Hot Weather OG-106 Cap or Jungle Boonie Hat

9. US M1965 Field Jacket

10. M56 Pistol Belt

11. M56 Suspenders

12. M16 20 Round Magazine pouches (Xs2)

13. M16 Rifle Sling

14. M16 Bandoleer with dummy mags

15. M16 20 round Magazine (Xs 8) Dummy mags

16. M56 Individual Field Pack

17. M56 Canteen, cup and cover (Xs 2)

18. M1956 First Aid/Compass Pouch with Field dressing

19. Poncho 18

20. Poncho liner

21. M43 or M51 Entrenching tool and cover (can be swapped out for other tools if need be)

22. Medium G.I. Enhanced Alice Pack w/ Frame

23. Army Issue Mess Kit M1943 w/ M1926 F,S&K

24. M1 Helmet and Cover (Vietnam area)

25. US M16 Rifle

26. Bayonet, M16

27. Dummy Grenades (Xs 5)

The Gulf War of 1991

1. US Army issue T-Shirt

2. US DBDU Blouse

3. US DBDU Trousers

4. US Trouser Belt

5. US Army Wool Socks

6. US Issue Jungle or Desert Combat Boots

7. Hot Weather DBDU Boonie Hat

8. US Cold Weather Jacket BDU

9. LC-2 Belt, Individual Equipment

10. LC-1 Suspenders, Individual Equipment

11. M16 Rifle Sling

12. Case, Small Arms Ammunition (Xs2)

13. Pistol Holster

14. Pocket Ammunition Magazine

15. Individual Field Pack

16. 1 quart Canteen, cup and cover (Xs 2)

17. First Aid Pouch w/ field dressing bandage

18. Compass and Pouch

19. Belt Extender

20. Folding Entrenching tool and cover

21. 2-quart Canteen

22. Ear Plugs w/ case

23. Mess Kit

24. Flashlight

25. M17 A2 Gas Mask and Carry Bag

26. Medium Alice Pack with Frame

27. USGI PASGT Helmet and Cover

28. US Army Issue Goggles

29. ALICE pack covers

30. US M16 Rifle

31. Bayonet, M16

32. M9 Beretta Pistol

33. Dummy Grenades (Xs 5)

ELIGIBILITY

All businesses are eligible to respond.

RESPONSE DETAILS

Your response should include:

1. Organization name and physical address

2. Organizational type (corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, etc.)

3. CAGE code

4. Point of Contact name and email address

5. Recommended NAICS code

6. Extra-Large measurements (if applicable)

Your response should also include the following information for each war period and line item (numbered and labeled accordingly):

1. Capable / Not Capable (If not capable, stop here)

2. Catalog Item / Custom (or other appropriate response)

a. Catalog Item: Catalog Number and Catalog description

b. Custom: Detailed description of end-product

3. Representative Image (if available)

4. Set Options: Summer / Winter, and/or recommended alternatives, etc.

5. Customization Options: Buttons, ammo, patches, etc.

6. Approximate price or price range

7. Any other helpful information

Your response for each line item may deviate in your business judgment. Please explain any deviation. For example, an explanation should explain if:

· A different item (similar or otherwise) would be more representative of an authentic uniform set.

· A substitution may be required due to an item’s likely unavailability.

· A substitution would result in substantial savings to the government with minimum detriment to quality and authenticity.

Your response should also include a list of additional items (with appropriate descriptions, etc.) that you would include in any set, and an explanation why it should be included.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.

Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

All questions concerning this SSN shall be emailed to the contact below by no later than 1500 ET on 04 SEPTEMBER 2024. The questions should be informally presented within the email body and without any attachments. MICC-Fort Eustis will decide which, if any, questions to respond to, and the answer will be provided only to the requesting vendor. MICC-Fort Eustis has the discretion to choose not to answer, or even respond to, any question or questions.

Your response to this Sources Sought should be emailed to the contact below by no later than 1500 ET on 06 SEPTEMBER 2024 to ensure consideration. Late submissions are welcome but may not be considered due to time considerations in the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

The email point of contact is:

Kristen Walden, Contract Specialist, kristen.l.walden.civ@army.mil

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